C03017v2 Master of Engineering (Research)

Note(s)

Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-sponsored, or full-fee-paying basis. Contact the Faculty of Engineering or the University Graduate School for further details.

Overview

This degree may be awarded to candidates who have completed an individual program of supervised work and submitted a thesis embodying the results. Topics which involve close cooperation with industry are strongly encouraged, and a majority of current candidates are engaged in topics which are actively supported by their employers.

This degree provides practising engineers with an opportunity to pursue, in depth, the solution of an engineering problem which requires individual effort beyond the scope of a Bachelor's degree. In keeping with the Faculty's overall policies, the accent is on applied research and development work, although basic research proposals are also welcomed and supported.

Career options

Graduates may find work in universities and other institutions, undertaking research or other academic work including teaching. Work opportunities also exist with national and international firms.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree from UTS or the former NSWIT, or another qualification deemed equivalent. In special circumstances, engineers who do not possess a degree or equivalent may be admitted to the program if they can provide evidence of general and professional qualifications which satisfy the UTS Graduate School Board that they possess the educational preparation and capacity to pursue postgraduate studies.

Course duration and attendance

The maximum course duration is two years of full-time, or three years of part-time study.

Candidates may commence their studies at the beginning of Autumn or Spring semester in any given year and the work may be carried out either using Faculty facilities or in an industrial location. Candidates who are specially qualified in the relevant discipline may be allowed to complete the program in less than the maximum time.

Course structure

Course completion requirements

Other information

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